Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt
59 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 2139Plant Summary Information
Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt is ranked #21 out of 654 power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt is comprised of 2 generators and generated 57.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Massachusetts Inst of Tech |
| Location | Middlesex County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1995 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 209.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,519 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #739 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #21 out of 654 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 44 Massachusetts Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt
Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt (54907) |
| Plant Address | 59 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 2139 |
| Utility | Massachusetts Inst of Tech (11820) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.36099, -71.09388 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1995 |
| Annual Generation | 209.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 94-15-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NSTAR Electric Company (54913) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NSTAR GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT200 Details Operating April 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 17.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 17.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 20.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 17.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 20.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GT300 Details Operating April 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 17.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 17.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 20.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 17.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 20.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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